Neighbors shaking hands.

12 Friendliest Cities in America—And a Wisconsin City is #1

A strong, supportive Wisconsin community is special. But when it comes to friendliness, some American cities feel more neighborly than others. Neighbor.com analyzed the 100 largest metro areas using a survey, government data sets, and consumer data to find the friendliest cities in the USA. In the survey, 1,000 Americans were asked what makes communities…

Woman watching TV.

Most Popular TV Shows by State: South Carolina’s Top Pick Might Surprise You

With Hulu, Netflix, HBO, and other streaming services part of the mainstream American vocabulary, South Carolina residents are taking sides with their favorite shows. A report released by Zippia cross-referenced the 100 most-watched TV shows according to IMDB with Google Trends data. With so many fan favorites, it’s easy to see why Americans spend an…

Politeness Showdown: The 18 Most Courteous States—Did Mississippi Claim a Spot?

Politeness Showdown: The 18 Most Courteous States—Did Mississippi Claim a Spot?

When you think of the state with the most polite residents, which one comes to mind first? If you guessed Mississippi, you’re out of luck. Online language learning marketplace Preply set out to discover whether stereotypes like southern hospitality and rude New Yorkers hold any truth. Preply conducted their study by surveying Americans in all…

Top 10 States for Social Media Usage—Washingtonians Among the Heaviest Users

Top 10 States for Social Media Usage—Washingtonians Among the Heaviest Users

We all know Washingtonians who are addicted to their phones. You might even classify yourself as being part of that group. For better or worse, social media has become deeply ingrained in American culture, causing many to call for regulations and further research.  Digital marketing agency Hennessey Digital recently unveiled a report ranking the states…

Angry coworkers.

Hangry Nation: West Virginia and These 9 Other States Are Driven by Their Stomachs

Your meeting runs past lunchtime. Your know-it-all coworker continues with their monologue, and after two more minutes, you snap at them. Being hangry happens to the best of us. But according to a Zippia study, residents in certain states—including West Virginia—may be more predisposed to it than others. Do you live in one of the…

27 American Cities Most Mentioned in Song Lyrics

27 American Cities Most Mentioned in Song Lyrics

Musical artists constantly tour, making connections with fans in cities all over the world. There’s also a good chance your favorite artist has mentioned a city or two in their lyrics.  From country musicians talking about Texas and Tennessee to rappers talking about New York and California, with every genre comes new ways of talking…

27 Cities Most Mentioned in Song Lyrics, Featuring 3 in Florida

27 Cities Most Mentioned in Song Lyrics, Featuring 3 in Florida

Musical artists constantly tour, making connections with fans in cities all over the world. There’s also a good chance your favorite artist has mentioned a city or two in their lyrics.  From country musicians talking about Texas and Tennessee to rappers talking about New York and California, with every genre comes new ways of talking…

Single in North Dakota? The Dating Odds Are Stacked Against You

Single in North Dakota? The Dating Odds Are Stacked Against You

Are you having trouble finding love in your North Dakota hometown? It might not just be your town that’s the issue; a study by WalletHub shows that some states are deader ends than others for finding a partner. Find out if you live in one of the worst states to be single. Love Doesn’t Win…

Top 10 American States Where Marriage Is Booming, And Bottom 10 Where It’s Not

Top 10 American States Where Marriage Is Booming, And Bottom 10 Where It’s Not

Marriage is one of the biggest talks to have in a relationship. It’s an ultimate show of commitment, which leads to a large celebration and, of course, a lot of paperwork.  You might not know it, but where you live in the U.S. can influence your marriage chances. Factors like individual states’ economies and how…